CMO to appear before Oireachtas Covid-19 committee
The chief medical officer and the HSE chief executive will appear before a special Oireachtas Covid-19 committee later, to answer questions over their handling of the crisis so far. It comes as last night’s…
Sligo firm uncovers worrying trends for car industry
Online consumer interest in buying new or second-hand cars has dropped dramatically as a result of the current Covid emergency. A digital survey conducted by Sligo based web-development company, Dmac Media has detected that searches…
General election unlikely to be held during pandemic
A Sligo Leitrim TD says any plans to stage another general election campaign would be seen as reckless with the country engaged in a fierce battle with the Covid-19 pandemic. Sinn Fein spokesperson on…
Flu vaccine to be more freely available
The decision to provide this year’s Flu vaccine to every child under the age of 12 is being described as being a positive step in the fight against our hospitals being overrun due to COVID19…
Clarity needed on driving permits
The Government have been called on to provide clarify regarding the situation surrounding expiring learner driver permits that lapse while driving tests are unable to be taken due to the public health measures. …
All staff in meat factories must be tested
Fianna Fáil TDs are calling for all staff in meat factories to be tested for Covid-19 immediately. The party also believes plants should be closed until workers have tested negative for the virus. Up to…
Shoppers delighted to see restrictions eased
The first phase of the rebooting Ireland’s economy is underway after two months of lockdown formally begins today. Among the business welcoming back customers and clients will be hardware stores, garden centres, electrical, IT and…
